Alaska Osteopathic Medical Association American Fascial Distortion Model Association Present: Fascial Distortion Model Level I Seminar Instructor: Byron Perkins, DO Assistant Instructors: Ray Andreassen, D.O. and Todd Capistrant, D.O. Sunday, July 25-Tuesday July 27 Embassy Suites, Anchorage, Alaska This course is the OMT portion of the AKOMA Summer Conference and includes an introduction to the Fascial Distortion Model, the clinical progression and diagnosis of fascial distortions and hands-on treatment of the shoulder, knee and ankle. The FDM seminar begins at noon on Sunday, July 25 and at 8 AM on Monday and Tuesday and ends each day at 5PM.  This course is open to M.D.'s, D.O.'s, and mid-level practitioners with a sponsoring physician (on a case by case basis).  The fee for the FDM Seminar is $400 and includes CME's.  Come early and enjoy beautiful Alaska, endless days and awesome fishing!  For more information visit: nwosteo.org and then click on link to view the brochure for the seminar. The Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) is an anatomical perspective, originated and developed by US physician Stephen Typaldos, D.O., in which “the underlying etiology of virtually every musculoskeletal injury is considered to be comprised of one or more of six specific pathological alterations of the body’s connective tissues (fascial bands, ligaments, tendons, retinacula, etc.).  As a model, the FDM is an abbreviated interpretation of the pathology of fascial injuries and contemplates the structural consequences of orthopedic, medical, surgical, and manipulative interventions.” (FDM: Clinical and Theoretical Application of the Fascial Distortion Model Within the Practice of Medicine and Surgery, by Stephen Typaldos, D.O.) The clinical significance of the FDM is that through its manual application it can bring rapid and complete recovery to a large number of previously inadequately treated musculoskeletal injuries such as pulled muscles, ankle sprains, frozen shoulders, knee strains and a whole host of other athletic injuries. The FDM, however, is far more than just a collection of new manipulative techniques. Instead it is a comprehensive and entirely fresh perspective of envisioning and understanding injuries that competitively challenges current approaches and is poised to revolutionize the practice of medicine.  (www.fascialdistortionmodel.com) For more information: Sally S. Podolski, Executive Director Alaska Osteopathic Medical Association 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL  60611 Toll free: 800.891.0333 Direct: 312.202.8101 Fax: 312.202.8224 Email: spodolski@osteopathic.org